Apple Valley Ohio Map

About Apple Valley, Ohio

Apple Valley is a locality in Knox County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,548. The population density is 329.2 people per km². Apple Valley is located at 40.4389°N, 82.3539°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43028.

Apple Valley unfolds across a landscape shaped by gentle hills, where the land rises and falls with a quiet grace, hinting at the ancient bedrock beneath. It lies 23.6 miles south-south-east of Mansfield, OH (from Mansfield, OH: bearing 159°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-north-east of Mount Vernon. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a faint, sweet scent, a whisper of the orchards that give this place its name, mingling with the earthy aroma of well-tended fields. Sunlight filters through the leaves of mature trees, casting shifting patterns on winding lanes that meander through the terrain, connecting clusters of homes and the occasional weathered barn. The horizon is softened by a haze that lends a dreamlike quality to distant farmsteads, and the sounds that reach you are often those of nature – the chirping of unseen birds, the rustle of wind through tall grasses, and the low hum of insects in the summer warmth. This corner of Knox County, Apple Valley, draws its character from a history interwoven with agricultural pursuits and a deep connection to the land. Early settlers found fertile ground, and the legacy of farming, particularly apple cultivation, remains a palpable thread in the local identity. The economy, while diversified, still echoes this heritage, with local markets and roadside stands offering the bounty of the season. Nearby waterways, like the Kokosing River, have long served as vital arteries, shaping settlement patterns and providing a constant, subtle soundtrack to the lives lived here. While no grand monuments pierce the sky, the enduring spirit of self-reliance and community is a quiet monument in itself, a testament to generations who have worked and found their peace in this rolling, verdant expanse.

About This Apple Valley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Apple Valley, Ohio — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.4389, -82.35391. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Apple Valley and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Apple Valley includes the ZIP code (43028), telephone area code (614), county seat of Knox County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (East Knox Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Apple Valley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.